Top Second Careers for Seniors

Call it an “encore,” “second act” or a “second career,” more and more Americans are returning to the job market in their later years. Some make this decision by choice, others by necessity.

Those who choose to continue to work after retirement often do so to challenge themselves, pursue a passion or stay active and engaged in their community. Others choose to find a second career not out of choice, but because they’ve realized that their savings and social security benefits are not enough to get by, or they have family members who need their financial support.

Second Careers for Seniors – Out of choice or necessity, here are some of the careers that seniors are exploring: